When to Trim Specific Bushes Trim most deciduous bushes in late winter or early spring. Prune lilac bushes, forsythia, and other early-flowering shrubs immediately after fully blooming.

Anyway, one knew spring was on its way. It was fun to anticipate when the first signs of brown bushes would explode into color. As spring approaches, so do some of my favorite flowering shrubs.

Anyway, one knew spring was on its way. It was fun to anticipate when the first signs of brown bushes would explode into color. As spring approaches, so do some of my favorite flowering shrubs.

If you'd like your garden to stay attractive year-round, consider this flowering shrub. It offers visual interest during all ...

If you are looking for a flowering tree, there are so many varieties from which to choose. Magnolia is a favorite of many. Magnolia stellata — Star Magnolia — is a great choice. It is compact ...

If you’ve never forced flowering shrubs, start with forsythia; it is one of the easiest to bloom. Go outside and check your bushes, or, with permission, your neighbor’s bushes.

Scientific: Rhododendron ‘PJM’ hybrid These bushes in front of a home on Elm Street in Northampton are a common site, a hybrid of rhododendrons and azaleas. Common name: Pink flowering dogwood ...